Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Science in Soil Science in South Africa

Master of Science in Soil Science is a postgraduate degree program that focuses on the scientific study of soils and their properties, functions and interactions with the environment. The program entails core and elective courses. The core courses cover fundamental topics such as:
-Soil chemistry
-Soil physics
-Soil biology
-Soil fertility
-Soil classification
-Soil management.
Students can choose from a range of elective courses that align with their research interests or career aspirations. These may include specialized subjects like;
- Soil conservation
-Soil pollution and remediation
-Land degradation
-Agronomy
-Environmental management.

In South Africa, graduates holding a Master of Science in Soil Science may work as:
-Soil Conservation Officer
-Research Scientist
-Soil Surveyor
-Sustainable Agriculture Specialist
-Agribusiness Analyst
-Soil Scientist
-Agronomist
-Environmental Consultant
-Environmental Scientist
-Land Use Planner

Institutions Offering Master of Science in Soil Science

•  University of Pretoria, Pretoria  
  Admission Requirements:
  1.BScHons (Soil Science) (or equivalent) degree or relevant honours degree
  2.A weighted average of at least 60% at final-year level
  Note: Additional modules may be required in order to reach the desired level of competency
  
  Duration of study:
  1 year, full-time.
•  University of Limpopo, Polokwane  
  Course Entry Requirements:
  (a) A relevant BSc Agric or a four year equivalent degree with specialization in Soil Science or
  related discipline, or by applying the RPL Policy.
  
  Course Duration:
  (a) Minimum one (1) year.
  (b) Maximum three (3) years.
•  University of the Free State, Bloemfontein  
  

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